There are places where being who you are is a punishable offense. There are places where you might be sentenced to death because you chose to live. These places have many names. But the ones who flee, have one. Refugee.
Help Us Help Them
About UsLexRAP is a group of concerned people from Lexington and surrounding communities calling itself the Lexington Refugee Assistance Program or “LexRAP.” Our focus is to make Lexington a welcoming place for refugees and to help them directly.
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LexRAP's Mission |
LexRAP is a Lexington-based 501C non-profit organization helping refugees to settle in the United States and to become productive and well-adjusted members of the community. The mission of LexRAP is to support and to assist refugees and asylum seekers to integrate into American society. This assistance includes a support network for housing, food, clothing, transportation, health care, education (especially English), employment, legal aid, and socialization. Beneficiaries of this assistance must have received (or be legally seeking) permission to live in the U.S., either temporarily or permanently.
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How do refugees get to the U.S and what is LexRAP doing to help with their resettlement?
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Current Focus |
LexRAP currently focuses on 3 areas: Hosting Asylum Seekers, Hosting Unaccompanied Minors, and Assisting Refugees who, for any number of reasons, are having difficulties navigating the challenging terrain of adapting to life in the US.
While some may be able to make the bigger commitment of hosting, other volunteers are ready and willing to support their efforts. In addition, we keep a list of agencies working with refuges and asylum seekers – many of these agencies will welcome volunteer help. |
Join Us |
We are currently seeking volunteers to assist in any way possible, with either major or modest time commitments. All assistance is welcome. Click here to find out how you can help .
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Stay informed |
Join our email list to stay up to date on current LexRAP events and needs.
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Who We Are |
Officers
Marianne Boswell, President Alan Millner, Vice President Don Detweiler, Treasurer Ingrid Klimoff, Clerk Board Thomas Tsaros Laura Tandara Pat Moyer Omar Khudari Cynthia Good Elizabeth Ellen Marianne Boswell Alan Millner Don Detweiler Ingrid Klimoff |
